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Chapter 21, Problem 52E
In usual practice, both a moderator and control rods are necessary to operate a nuclear chain reaction safely for the purpose of energy production. Cite the function of each and explain why both are necessary.
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Experiment 1
Data Table 1: Conservation of Mass - Initial Mass
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Reaction Mass of test tube and 5.0% HC₂H₂O2 (g)
#
(A)
(B)
Mass of NaHCO, (g) Mass of balloon and NaHCO, (g)
(C)
0.10
1
0829
14.38g
0.20
2
0.929
14.29g
0.35
1.00g
3
14.25g
0.50
1.14g
14.29
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Data Table 2: Moles of HC2H3O2
Reaction Volume of Mass of
Moles of HC₂H₂O₂
5.0%
Vinegar
(g)
(ML)
5.0
0.25
0042 mol
2
5.0
0.25
0042 mol
3
5.0
0.25
0042 mol
5.0
0.25
0042 mol
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Data Table 3: Moles of NaHCO3
Reaction Mass of NaHCO (g)
10g
20g
35g
50g
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Data Table 4: Theoretical Yield of CO₂
Reaction #
1
2
3
Experiment 1
Total mass before reaction (g)
(D=A+C)
15.29
15.21g
15.25g
15.349
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Moles of NaHCO
0012 mol
0025 mol
0044 mol
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The chemical reaction you investigated is a two-step reaction. What type of reaction occurs in each step? How did you determine your answer?
What is the relationship between the limiting reactant and theoretical yield of CO2?
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